The International Olympic Committee reaffirms its stance that sports must remain a “safe space” amid a dispute over Israeli gymnasts’ exclusion from the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Indonesia. Despite the IOC’s efforts, there has been no resolution to allow Israel’s athletes to participate.

Seventeen-year-old Ella Russell remembers struggling to find enough teammates for her rugby team. Her story underscores a growing push among advocates to increase resources and support for girls’ rugby.

Former President Donald Trump has vowed to impose significant fines on California after the state allowed a transgender girl to compete in sports, intensifying the national debate over transgender inclusion.